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Burchard, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Pawnee County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
125 Population 694/sq mi density
$61,944 Median Income $25,402 per capita
$53,800 Home Value $290,178 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
1,075 Violent Crime/100K 3,349 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,944 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,075 violent crimes/100K (183% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Burchard experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,408 ft (429 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density694/sq mi
Coordinates40.1493°N, 96.3486°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPawnee County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 21.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score3.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.1 / 100
Community Resilience47.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.1 on May 6, 2021.

May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 148 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 50 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 87 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 144 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 147 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 115 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 125 km
May 6, 2021 5 km SSW of Formoso, Kansas M3.0 150 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 16 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 62 km
Jan 19, 2019 6 km SSE of Formoso, Kansas M2.6 146 km
Aug 31, 2017 7 km S of Courtland, Kansas M2.6 142 km
Oct 28, 2017 9 km NW of Jamestown, Kansas M2.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

590 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 156 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2004 EF4 85 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 100 km 0
Jun 22, 1964 EF4 98 km 0
Aug 6, 1962 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 5, 1954 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 85 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 82 km 0
May 21, 2019 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 33 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 57 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 50 km 0
Aug 28, 1979 EF3 99 km 2
May 31, 1978 EF3 92 km 3
May 11, 1966 EF3 91 km 0
Jul 1, 1965 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 22, 1964 EF3 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: AXELTON-BURKLUND (8,831 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 78 km
2022 CARLSON 6,101 77 km
2005 OAKS 5,673 91 km
2014 SHANNON CREEK 3,954 73 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,244 85 km
2004 KRAUSE 3,012 88 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,819 56 km
2016 BLUE RAPIDS 1,744 71 km
2021 4 DELTA 21 1,708 94 km
2011 182 1,575 91 km
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 61 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,296 68 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,107 79 km
2023 SHANNON CREEK 1,089 77 km
2018 FY 18 182 ROAD BROADCAST BURN 1,009 95 km
2020 MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI 964 93 km
2016 SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX 866 93 km
1988 NORTH POOL 698 92 km
2020 UNNAMED 645 93 km
2009 UNIT 6 625 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.0 in

Burchard has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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